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  • Mourners returning from burial meet death as Rivers jetty collapses

    Mourners returning from burial meet death as Rivers jetty collapses

    Several persons were feared dead after a jetty collapsed in Isaka community in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday.

    It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday evening while sympathisers who attended a burial in the neighbourhood were trying to board a boat back to Port Harcourt, the state capital.

    The rickety jetty reportedly crumbled due to the weight of the travellers.

    A survivor, who narrated the incident on a radio programme at 93.7 Rhythm, Port Harcourt, said about 70 persons were on the jetty when it caved in.

    The survivor, who identified himself only as Walter, said the burial attracted many people to the island community, lamenting that many guests had yet to be accounted for as of 6pm.

    Walter said, “Today (Saturday), we had a burial at Isaka and a lot of people were in attendance. On our way back, people queued to board a speedboat. In the process, the jetty caved in and so many people fell into the river. A few of them were rescued.

    “I was a little away from the point that caved in, so I survived it. That jetty was old. The pressure was on the jetty, and then it caved in. There were so many people on the jetty. They were more than 70. The local divers are still combing the area to find survivors.”

    Walter said though the exact number of casualties could not be ascertained, he said, “To be candid, I will not be able to give you an exact number, but I know that they are up to 20.”

  • Sunny Ade announces burial plan for late wife

    Sunny Ade announces burial plan for late wife

    Celebrated music maestro, Sunny Ade has said Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, his late wife, will be buried next week.

    Adegeye, who was a former lawmaker at the Lagos state house of assembly, died on Tuesday. The cause of her death is, however, yet to be known.

    Speaking with newmen at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday, the veteran singer — whose real name is Sunday Adegeye said the remains of his wife would be laid to rest on September 29, after the lying in state.

    He also mourned the departed who he described as “an angel every good man and child must have”.

    “I thank God for everything because he knows more than every one of us. Risi’s death was a big loss for me and my family,” the musician said.

    “It is indeed a trying time. She was more than a wife to me. She was an angel and I always called her my baby. She was a wife and mother that every good man and child must have.

    “With a heavy heart, we announce that she would be buried on Wednesday, September 29 after lying in state. She will be buried in Lagos.

    “I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from everyone since I lost my wife. I appreciate everyone.”

    Adegeye represented Amuwo-Odofin constituency 1 at the Lagos assembly from 2011-2015.

    She was a one-time chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin LGA.

     

  • Sowore knocks Buhari, explains why he can’t attend late brother’s burial

    Sowore knocks Buhari, explains why he can’t attend late brother’s burial

    Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has explained why he would be visibly missing at his younger brothers’s burial on Thursday.
    Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of former Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore is due for burial on Thursday, September 9 in his hometown, Kiribo in Ondo State.
    While thanking Nigerians for the show of love, Omoyele in a terse message posted on his Facebook profile on Monday, said he won’t be attending the burial due to the court order which restricted him to Abuja the nation’s capital.
    Read full statement below:
    “Thank you all for reaching out with great love and kind words of consolation, support and solidarity over the tragic but still unexplained death of my dearest brother, Felix Olajide Sowore.
    “I send load of gratitude and love to all on behalf of of my entire family.
    “We should report to the public that despite the noise from Nigerian govt officials promising to “apprehend” my brother’s killers, we are not aware any security agency/ies carrying out rescue operations to free those purportedly abducted or investigating the identity of Jide’s murderers.
    It is not as though we expect anything from the failed Nigerian system that took our brother’s life, I feel that I owe you all an update on these matters.
    My dearest brother and childhood friend, Olajide Sowore will be buried on Thursday 9th of September 2021 at our hometown, Kiribo in Ese-Odo local government area of ondo state start from 10 AM.
    I won’t be able to attend because the despicable Muhammadu Buhari regime has since December 2019 restricted me by a court order issued by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu to Abuja.”
  • Rachael Oniga: Family announces burial plans

    Rachael Oniga: Family announces burial plans

    The family of late Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga has fixed August 26 and 27, 2021 for her burial, the diseased son, Tunji Oniga, has said.

    Oniga made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos.

    Oniga said the wake keep would hold August 26 at her residence in Magodo, Lagos State, while she would laid to rest on August 27 at a cemetery yet to be disclosed by the family.

    He said the death of his mum was shocking to many because she cared about people’s wellbeing.

    He said: My mother’s death is shocking to me, in fact, I don’t believe she is dead.

    “When I see her phone rings and she is not there to take the call, the reality will dawn on me.

    “She was a philanthropist, who is always bothered about the needs of others.”

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Oniga died after battling with heart related ailment on July 30, aged 64.

    She was born on May 23, 1957 in Ebute Metta, Lagos State.

    She started her acting career in 1993 shortly after her divorce.

    Oniga worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a Dutch Consultant company, before her first movie, titled: “Onome,” and her debut Yoruba movie: “Owo Blow.”

    Over the years, Oniga featured in notable Nigerian films such as: “Sango,” a movie scripted by Wale Ogunyemi, produced and directed by Obafemi Lasode and Wale Adenuga’s television series: “Super Story.”

  • Family announces burial details of murdered Super TV CEO

    Family announces burial details of murdered Super TV CEO

    The murdered Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Super TV, Mr Usifo Ataga, will be laid to rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 according to the burial arrangements announced by his family.

    The burial is scheduled for the Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, Lagos after a funeral service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    A service of songs will be held in his honour on Thursday, July 29 at The Incubator also at Victoria Island.

    He was found dead in an apartment at Lekki, Lagos last month a few days after he was declared missing by his family.

    The police said they found multiple stab wounds on his corpse which suggest that he was murdered.

    A young lady Chidinma Ojukwu and several other persons have been arrested in connection with his death.

    He is survived by a wife and children.

  • Late Hon Ogba: I do not pray to come here for burial again, Okowa tells Isoko indigenes

    Late Hon Ogba: I do not pray to come here for burial again, Okowa tells Isoko indigenes

    By Emman Ovuakporie

    Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday said it’s not his wish to visit Isoko on a burial mission again as Late Kenneth Ogba a member of the State House of Assembly embarked on his final journey .

    The governor also called on Nigerians to dedicate themselves to lives of service to God and humanity in order to impact positively on society.

    He gave the charge at the funeral mass for late member of Delta House of Assembly, Mr Kenneth Ogba, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state.

    Okowa, who was in company with his Deputy, Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker, House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Tobore; Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Christopher Ochor, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Kingsley Esiso and other top government functionaries, said the late Ogba lived a life of great testimonies and impact.

    He condoled with the deceased’s family, the state legislature and the Isoko people, and urged the immediate family to keep looking up to God to renew their faith at this difficult time.

    “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I again condole with the family of our late brother, Hon. Kenneth Edafe Ogba.

    “Our brother for whom we are here today was a member of the State’s House of Assembly and he related very well with his colleagues and made great impacts in his immediate community.

    “I didn’t know him too well before the election, but shortly after, I began to be very fond of him; unfortunately, the Lord took him and we cannot question God.

    “I urge you all to renew your faith in the Lord because no matter what we say as men, it is only God who can actually fill the gap,” he said.

    The governor reminded the congregation that there was no good time to die, saying that only God knew why he allowed a man or woman to die at whatever age they did.

    He expressed belief that the deceased played his role in life and God called him at this time for a reason.

    The governor disclosed that few months to the deceased’s demise, they had a close session which got them quite close before death struck.

    According to him, the late Ogba impacted so much on his immediate community, and the age we live up to does not matter but the impact made while we lived.

    “He has been a philanthropist all through his life; he was full of life and loved his people.

    “Looking through the number of persons that are here to mourn him, it is obvious that he made great impact on the society.

    “Even as we mourn, we need to continue to live our lives to contribute positively to the society just as Hon. Kenneth Ogba did.

    “For the Isoko people, you have lost a good son and I condole with you and it is my prayer that I don’t come back here again for burial ceremony.

    “May you never lose your sons and daughters at a time that the grieving is much. May God help us as a people and as a state that we don’t mourn anymore.

    “He may be gone physically but he lives on in the lives of the people he has impacted,” the governor stated.

    Earlier, Very Rev’d Fr Christopher Ekabo, in his homily titled “Increase our faith in a time like this” said the life of a man was defined by birth and death.

    He added that between birth and death there must be self-improvement and service to God and humanity.

    “Kenneth Edafe Ogba lived a life of service to God and humanity.

    “He was a good Catholic and a great family man and he will be remembered for the great works he did while he lived,” the cleric said.

  • Late Delta Assembly member, Hon Ken Ogba for burial Saturday

    Late Delta Assembly member, Hon Ken Ogba for burial Saturday

     

    By Emman Ovuakporie

    The final burial rite for the late Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), member representing Isoko south, Mr. Kenneth Ogba, has been fixed for 24th July 2021.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that the lawmaker passed on while in a meeting with stakeholders on June 27 after attending events in his Constituency in Isoko South.

    The invitation card has a vigil mass for 4:00 pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Oleh, on Friday July 23rd 2021.

    While on Saturday July 24th 2021, is the funeral Service at 10:00 am at. same venue just as interment follows at his residence at Ogolotha Ulohomuno Street, off Ozoro-Oleh road and reception follows at Oleh stadium.

    The card has Sunday July 25th 2021, would be Thanksgiving Service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

    Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on colleagues to be at the Complex for plenary.

    The card has Sunday July 25th 2021, would be Thanksgiving Service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

    Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on colleagues to be at the Complex for plenary.

  • My mum’s burial will make some people hungry to die – Obi Cubana

    My mum’s burial will make some people hungry to die – Obi Cubana

    Popular nightclub owner and socialite, Obi Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has said that the opulence with which he buried his late mother, will “make people hungry for death”.

     

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Cubana laid his mother to rest on Friday in Oba, Anambra, in an event that went viral on social media.

    Many celebrities turned out in large numbers for the funeral.Videos from the occasion showed some of them spraying thick wads of Naira and foreign currencies, in addition to the drinks and cows that were donated to Cubana prior.

     

    The nightclub boss also bought a diamond chain and pendant from popular jeweller, Efobi Stephen, which had his late mother’s face engraved on it. Stephen stated that Iyiegbu asked him to make a chain worth $100,000.

    Socialite, Pretty Mike, has now claimed Obi Cubana had been planning the burial ceremony for his mother for a long time.

    Via his Insta stories, Pretty Mike wrote, ”I remember when Obi’s wife’s father died some months back. We came for the burial. It was nothing short of a carnival. I asked him so why wait till July to bury your mum. He said let’s keep her on ice for now. She has to go out gloriously, she deserves it. I said bros stop being humble. He replied “after my mama burial ceremony, to die go dey hungry some people… Today I understand.”

  • Tears as Sound Sultan is buried [PHOTOS]

    Tears as Sound Sultan is buried [PHOTOS]

    It was an atmosphere of gloom as tears flow freely during the burial ceremony of multi-talented Nigerian entertainer, Lanre Fasasi a.k.a Sound Sultan who passed on earlier today.

    He died at the age of 44 after a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma.

    At the burial ceremony held at New Jersey in the United States, friends and family members gathered to pay him their last respect.

     

    Nigerian singer and activist, Lamboghinny live-streamed the burial ceremony on Instagram.

    His wife, Farida was completely heartbroken as she witnessed the burial of her loving husband. The mother of three was spotted between two women who held her arms as she sobbed uncontrollably. At some point she said: “I don’t want to bury him”

     

    Mourning Sound Sultan, filmmaker Ayo Shonaiya revealed the accolade he received from the singer years ago.

    He tweeted, “Sound Sultan called me one night, told me he just recorded a song King of my Country, inspired by a film I made over 20yrs ago of same title. Then he got Wyclef to jump on the remix! Sound Sultan paid me the highest accolade EVER! Lanre may Allah be with your soul. RIP brother.”

    Rapper Vector Tha Viper shared on Instagram, “As for you, I don’t know why my heart rests even though it is in shock. Maybe I believe if it is true that what we do determines where we are going after death, then you are fine.
    You always remember to ask us to come and eat Sallah meat and celebrate your religious belief… which is love. You never judged any act even though you may laugh at many things. Thank you for your honesty and understanding. Thank you for the life you lived whilst you were here.”

  • Souvenirs: TB Joshua’s burial brings business opportunities to Ikotun residents

    Souvenirs: TB Joshua’s burial brings business opportunities to Ikotun residents

    The burial rites of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, Founder, Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) which began on Monday July 5 to July 9, 2021, brought business opportunities to residents of Ikotun, location of the church.

    The prophet, popularly called TB Joshua, who died June 5 at age 57 was an idol of sort in the area with his adjudged controversial miracles that attracted the world to him.

    Joshua was interred on Friday, July 9, 2021.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of the church area virtually turned their house into cottage manufacturing outfits.

    Many went into producing various TB Joshua’s branded souvenirs to make a living from the man who fed them while he was alive even in death.

    People in the area crafted TB Joshua’s branded bangles, face caps, printed shirts, cell phone covers, mufflers and belts that they sold to visitors and worshippers.

    The turnkey businesses that sprung up in the area because of the funeral rites sold like wild fire as everyone wanted to identify with the prophet.

    Mrs Yewande Oladapo, a headgear maker, said that knowing the popularity of TB Joshua and his large followers, anything branded with his portrait would be easily sold.

    The craft maker who used a combination of calico material and leather to make items such as mufflers, bangles and brackets with the prophet’s image engraved, said she had made good profit within three days.

    According to her, this is well above what she makes in her headgear shop in two months.

    “The prophet is a known brand; anything done in his name and image is commercial asset and its marketing value is next to none,” she said.

    Mr Eugene Obinna-Ohalee, a printer who printed stickers branded with the prophet’s image, said that he had made over 100 per cent profit from his sales since Monday.

    The printer whose item goes for N200.00 per one, said that he would continue in it till the end of August, to take advantage of the trend.

    NAN reports that items of different types bearing the prophet’s image were displayed and purchased by all and sundry to associate with the event.

    In some of the adjoining streets to the Synagogue, wearing of items branded with TB Joshua guaranteed one’s easy access as those without them were asked to go back.(